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1 month ago | 
businessinsider.com | Lydia Warren |Melissa Wells |Jenny McGrath |Henry Blodget
A view of Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay. Fred Greaves/REUTERS Updated 2025-05-06T14:34:45Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Donald Trump said he wants to turn Alcatraz Island back into a prison.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
insider.com | Frank Olito |Melissa Wells
Across the world, there are naturally occurring optical illusions that captivate spectators. Cloud formations can sometimes make it seem like there's an ocean or a UFO in the sky. Whether it is salt flats in Bolivia or rock formations in Arizona, nature never ceases to amaze. Everyone loves an optical illusion — even if they leave us completely stumped — and they're all around us in the natural world.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Zoe Miller |Melissa Wells |Talia Lakritz
Photos show 13 iconic landmarks as they were being constructedWe know what famous landmarks look like today, but iconic structures like the Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House looked a bit different …
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Zoe Miller |Melissa Wells |Talia Lakritz
Building landmarks like the Statue of Liberty involved huge feats of engineering. It took 14 years for the Sydney Opera House to be completed. Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família in Barcelona remains a work in progress. We know what famous landmarks look like today, but iconic structures like the Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House looked a bit different while they were being assembled.
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May 24, 2024 | 
businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Melissa Wells
Travel This salt flat in Bolivia is perfect for creating optical illusions. iFerol/Shutterstock This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Across the world, there are naturally occurring optical illusions that captivate spectators. Cloud formations can sometimes make it seem like there's an ocean or a UFO in the sky.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
blavity.com | Melissa Wells
It’s high school graduation season, meaning most students are wrapping up their high school careers in preparation for the next step in their academic journeys: college. However, this season coincides with another extraordinary occasion that is underway for even the sons and daughters of many celebrities: prom!This school-sponsored, semiformal dance has every junior and senior student gushing with excitement for the special night.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Zoe Miller |Melissa Wells |Mykenna Maniece
Laughter is a universal language that transcends time. Thanks to a release of "feel-good chemicals," laughing also offers a variety of health benefits. From a dog in curlers to an elephant serving drinks, these photos will surely boost your mood. Whether it comes from a photo, a joke from a coworker, or even a TikTok, laughter is a universal language that offers a variety of benefits.
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Jan 2, 2024 | 
ca.style.yahoo.com | Melissa Wells
The coldest temperature recorded in every stateWhile some states' coldest temperatures were recorded recently, others were documented decades ago. Hawaii remains the only state in the US yet to report a temperature below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest temperature ever recorded in the US was -80 degrees in Alaska in 1971. Despite record-breaking temperature drops across the US over the last century, the world continues to get hotter.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
news.yahoo.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller |Melissa Wells
• None The 1950s are widely known as the golden age of air travel, when flying was a glamorous affair. • None Before that, flights were super loud, cold, and unpressurized. • None Today, flying is all about having the same conveniences we are used to having on the ground. Air travel has changed significantly over the last century. From the very first flight in the early 1900s to seat-side, hand-carved hams in the 1950s, to today's touch-screen entertainment systems, air travel has come a long way.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
news.yahoo.com | Melissa Wells
5 reasons Epcot is a must-visit park at Disney World during the holidays, according to travel experts• None There's a misconception that the only highlight of Christmas at Disney World is Magic Kingdom. • None But travel experts said guests shouldn't miss out on Epcot Center. • None It's home to magical events such as the Candlelight Processional and the holiday cookie stroll.
